Flamengo has a classic match ahead in the Brazilian Championship. The red-black team hosts Botafogo, at Maracanã, this Saturday (5), at 17 pm, for the 34th round. Five points behind leader Palmeiras, the team continues to fight for the title and only victory matters to Zé Ricardo's men.
Tickets
Tickets for Flamengo fans sold out on Wednesday (2). Tickets for Botafogo fans are still on sale, only at the General Severiano headquarters.
Pre-game
On Monday (31), the squad resumed training at the CT. Those who took the field at Mineirão did regenerative work, and the others participated in group work. After the activity, Márcio Araújo praised coach Zé Ricardo and spoke about his expectations for the classic. On Tuesday (1), the coach commanded coach focused on maintaining possession under pressure, followed by tactical training on a reduced pitch. Preparations for this Saturday's game (5) continued until Friday morning (4).
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Tickets
Tickets for Flamengo fans sold out on Wednesday (2). Tickets for Botafogo fans are still on sale, only at the General Severiano headquarters.
Pre-game
On Monday (31), the squad resumed training at the CT. Those who took the field at Mineirão did regenerative work, and the others participated in group work. After the activity, Márcio Araújo praised coach Zé Ricardo and spoke about his expectations for the classic. On Tuesday (1), the coach commanded coach focused on maintaining possession under pressure, followed by tactical training on a reduced pitch. Preparations for this Saturday's game (5) continued until Friday morning (4).
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Remember is living
Flamengo and Botafogo have faced each other 52 times in the Brasileirão and more than half of the matches ended in a draw: 24. That's 18 wins for the Rubro-Negro compared to just ten for the Alvinegro.
Flamengo's last three-peat in Rio de Janeiro came with three victories over Botafogo. In 2007 and 2009, they won on penalties. In 2008, Obina (2) and Tardelli scored in a 3-1 victory in the final. That was the club's 30th state title. Relive:
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TV broadcast
On television, red-and-black fans will be able to watch the match on Canal Premiere. Fan club members can enjoy more Flamengo watching the game on TV: discounts on Sky packages and even on beer to watch the match! Fan club members can enjoy more Flamengo on game day: discounts and priority access on tickets to watch at the stadium and on pay-per-view, and beer to watch on TV! Click and feel the pride of being a fan club member.
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Flamengo and Botafogo have faced each other 52 times in the Brasileirão and more than half of the matches ended in a draw: 24. That's 18 wins for the Rubro-Negro compared to just ten for the Alvinegro.
Flamengo's last three-peat in Rio de Janeiro came with three victories over Botafogo. In 2007 and 2009, they won on penalties. In 2008, Obina (2) and Tardelli scored in a 3-1 victory in the final. That was the club's 30th state title. Relive:
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TV broadcast
On television, red-and-black fans will be able to watch the match on Canal Premiere. Fan club members can enjoy more Flamengo watching the game on TV: discounts on Sky packages and even on beer to watch the match! Fan club members can enjoy more Flamengo on game day: discounts and priority access on tickets to watch at the stadium and on pay-per-view, and beer to watch on TV! Click and feel the pride of being a fan club member.
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